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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
2
The Record highlights local taxation debates, per capita tax figures by county, rail mileage impact, and funding concerns for schools in Roosevelt County. It cites Luna and Eddy counties leading per capita taxes, Santa Fe's low share, and a critical look at tax distribution and infrastructure impacts.
The Albuquerque Citizen reports a major deal tied to the A A Grant estate through Maynard Gunsul in Chaves County New Mexico. Nellie A Cockrill sues James M Cockrill in the Fifth Judicial District District Court for an absolute divorce citing abandonment and failure to support with appearance required by April 24 1905, attorney F Williams Roswell. Witness dated March 3 1905 with clerk C M Bird seal.
A long message reports the Pecos River rising toward Carlsbad, endangering a water bridge and prompting an April 1 sale under New Mexico court order. Albuquerque financiers take control of Water Supply Co assets, with 2000 acre feet daily flow and worsening Valley conditions near Roswell and Lake McMillan.
W B Bunker of Las Vegas president of the Territorial Board of Immigration arrived in Roswell for a several day stay to study local conditions and population growth but bad weather forced an early departure with plans for a return visit soon. The note mentions health and vigor claims for Herbine and an endorsement from Mrs. Belle H Shirel of Middlesborough NJ. First Methodist Episcopal church of Roswell files articles of incorporation to own property and settle a judgment of 504 50 in Chaves County. The Hagerman National Bank in Hagerman NM is authorized to commence banking under federal law by Comptroller William Ridgely.
The Roswell Lumber Company directors met this afternoon in Judge Nisbet’s office and were called to order at 3 o clock.
Carl M. Bird writes that the district court at Carlsbad is in heavy grind with Judge Pope pushing it through. The judge holds night sessions to move the docket on the term timetable.
Public notice from Kemp Lumber Company Roswell New Mexico dated February 17 1905 announces an increase in capital stock from 30000 to 60000 dollars. Certificates filed with the Secretary of the Territory and the probate clerk and recorder of Chaves County.
S L Apple ex Probate Judge of Ottawa Kansas declares Ballards Horehound Syrup the best cough syrup he has ever used. Ad shows 25c 50c and 1.00 prices from Pecos Valley Drug Co.
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